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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-16, 03:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,319
Posted By Pinhy

I bought the Roam 3. 2017 grey/black. They had...

I bought the Roam 3. 2017 grey/black. They had one in a box, so it should be ready tomorrow or Monday. Got a good price on it too.

The Fuji didn't have a lockout fork on it, made my decision...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,319
Posted By Pinhy

Today is the day.... I rode the 2017 Roam 2...

Today is the day....

I rode the 2017 Roam 2 last night, and even the Altus and Acera components on this higher model werent the smoothest things. Of course, I am used to my SRAM Red on my road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-16, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,319
Posted By Pinhy

Ive been comparing the Roam 3 to the Traverse...

Ive been comparing the Roam 3 to the Traverse 1.7. Both comparable in price and components.

In taking Col. Sanders advice, we got discussing the Roam 2. I agree, the comparable Fuji would be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-16, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,319
Posted By Pinhy

Thanks for coming back and posting that. The...

Thanks for coming back and posting that. The difference is still mechanical disc vs hydraulic disc though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-16, 05:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,319
Posted By Pinhy

That is depressing to hear about the suspension. ...

That is depressing to hear about the suspension. Even though I am looking for suspension over rigid, not because of "cool" but because it will help make the grass and gravel paths I ride on more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-16, 03:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,319
Posted By Pinhy

To answer my own questions, I see that hydraulic...

To answer my own questions, I see that hydraulic brakes are much better in terms of braking power. Of course, I am upgrading from an early 90's mtn bike to a new disc system, so this is going to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-16, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,319
Posted By Pinhy

You have my interest piqued. Any specifics that...

You have my interest piqued. Any specifics that make it worth the extra $120-ish?


9 speed vs 8 speed. that big a difference?

Hydraulic vs mechanical disc brake. again, big difference?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,319
Posted By Pinhy

I cant disagree with that. One of the main...

I cant disagree with that. One of the main reasons I started my research with the Roam. I have a Fuji on order at a shop so I can see it and test ride it. Will compare that to the Roam and make a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-16, 09:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,319
Posted By Pinhy

Giant Roam 3 or Fuji Traverse 1.7

Just looking for an around town, up and down curbs and some grass/gravel paths type bike. I need something more upright than my beat up old mtn bike.

A friend has the Roam and I've ridden it up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,827
Posted By Pinhy

This thread "should" die....unless I get another...

This thread "should" die....unless I get another new bike, which I dont see happening now that I have a bike I absolutely love!

You should start your own thread, saying hello, giving us info about...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-14, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2,501
Views: 101,267
Posted By Pinhy

I live in Tampa Florida.....so by your definition...

I live in Tampa Florida.....so by your definition of "winter", it is only a couple weeks long....and not consecutively!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-14, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2,501
Views: 101,267
Posted By Pinhy

last I checked, Winter was only 3 months....Dec...

last I checked, Winter was only 3 months....Dec 21 - March 19. So it would have been 1 month down at that time. NOW it is 2 months down, 1 to go. lol

fsu education at it's finest ;-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,547
Posted By Pinhy

ive done the same thing with golf clubs, when I...

ive done the same thing with golf clubs, when I bought the RX-8 i made sure they fit. I used to have to take the driver out before putting the clubs in, the the driver on its own.

I also...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-14, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,262
Posted By Pinhy

Oh, I apologize. I saw Ca'd and thought you were...

Oh, I apologize. I saw Ca'd and thought you were referring to a CAAD (aluminum). I now realize you meant "cannondale" (which both are, but you wouldnt know the polished aluminum was a cannondale). ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 33,123
Posted By Pinhy

If i find the 3.2 is too "squishy" I will let the...

If i find the 3.2 is too "squishy" I will let the g/f have it if she likes it on hers (that's what the 2 rolls are for).

I already know I like the C'Dale 2.5, and if I like the feel of Lizard,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-14, 11:23 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,262
Posted By Pinhy

so a 1985 aluminum Cannondale, with all paint...

so a 1985 aluminum Cannondale, with all paint sanded off and polished, is hot........but a 2013 Carbon Evo isnt? wow, tough crowd...lol

I had just moved the ISM Century to the new Evo when I took...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-14, 10:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,547
Posted By Pinhy

Then you shouldn't be able to hear the road noise...

Then you shouldn't be able to hear the road noise anyway....lol.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-14, 09:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 33,123
Posted By Pinhy

Thanks. I wound up ordering 2 rolls of the...

Thanks.

I wound up ordering 2 rolls of the 3.2 from ebay today....$27.50 per roll + free shipping! I'll have a review when I finally decide I cant live with the white anymore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-14, 09:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,547
Posted By Pinhy

2 - 10" kickers and a 1500 watt amp solves that...

2 - 10" kickers and a 1500 watt amp solves that problem! (that's what I had in the trunk of my RX-8 for 8 years).
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-14, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,262
Posted By Pinhy

364303 1985 Cannondale aluminum. Ultegra (600...

364303
1985 Cannondale aluminum. Ultegra (600 crank), Mavic silver-blue aluminum wheels. Shimano 105 PD5700 pedals




364304
2013 Super Six Evo, SRAM Red. Mavic Ksyrium Equipe S. Look...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-14, 04:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,547
Posted By Pinhy

good friend of mine has a Honda Element, PERFECT...

good friend of mine has a Honda Element, PERFECT bike toting vehicle!

A bike will stand up (without front tire) perfectly. he has a homemade wood rack he puts in there with quick release axle's...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-14, 07:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 33,123
Posted By Pinhy

I'm sure it'll make you faster ;-)

I'm sure it'll make you faster ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-14, 08:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 33,123
Posted By Pinhy

argghh...sorry! I already felt kind of bad for...

argghh...sorry! I already felt kind of bad for bringing back a >1 year old thread.



how thick is this stuff? I think I remember reading about this brand in another thread a couple months...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-14, 07:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By Pinhy

ha, thanks! Considering the price I paid and...

ha, thanks!

Considering the price I paid and the city I bought it in, I considered that possibility. I seriously dont think so, and truly hope not!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-14, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By Pinhy

75 views and not a single comment? Did I say...

75 views and not a single comment? Did I say something wrong? lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-14, 07:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,827
Posted By Pinhy

that rim is long gone.... Last spring, I...

that rim is long gone....

Last spring, I bought a used 1999 Lemond ($230 at a flea market) that had a carbon fork, nicer Mavic wheels, better stem and Ultegra components. I put all those items...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-14, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By Pinhy

a while ago, I borrowed this from her for a road...

a while ago, I borrowed this from her for a road ride. All I had to do was raise the seat height about 1" (I'm 6-1 with a 34" inseam).

So we did some measuring, and even though she is 5-8, her...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 33,123
Posted By Pinhy

I'm actually very impressed with the 2.5mm gel...

I'm actually very impressed with the 2.5mm gel tape that is on my new C'dale, except that it is white. I plan on replacing with blue and may give the 3.2mm Lizard Skin a try.

I found THIS...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-14, 10:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,827
Posted By Pinhy

UPDATE: New Bike!! Starting a thread HERE...

UPDATE: New Bike!! Starting a thread HERE (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/933925-New-Bike!?p=16489700#post16489700)


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By Pinhy

New Bike!

Well, a month or so of patience on Craigslist has paid off! Just purchased this on Friday for a GREAT price.

364032

2013 Cannondale SuperSix Evo Red 58cm

It had about 750 miles on it. Came...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-14, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,160
Posted By Pinhy

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-14, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,160
Posted By Pinhy

2014 Raleigh Militis 2 - help

I came across a barely used 2014 Militis 2. I had a chance to take it on a quick street ride with a couple other people for about 20 miles. I love the SRAM Force 22 groupo (had never tried SRAM,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-14, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By Pinhy

OK then...staying away! thank you all for...

OK then...staying away!

thank you all for the knowledge
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-14, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By Pinhy

Help identifying rims

Anyone know what model Spinergy these are?

360878


I've read some bad things about some Spinergy here, and want to know if it is worth looking into buying these used.

Also, it looks like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Pinhy

Winner! Nice catch!! "On the future how it...

Winner! Nice catch!!

"On the future how it tells of the rapture that impels"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-13, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,343
Posted By Pinhy

Agree Looigi....the Shimano's are restyled Looks...

Agree Looigi....the Shimano's are restyled Looks from what I have heard. Look made them first.

As mentioned above, I got her the Keo 2 Max Carbon. Pedal is carbon, but it isn't the "blade"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-13, 08:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,817
Posted By Pinhy

nothing for my bike....but I bought the g/f's...

nothing for my bike....but I bought the g/f's Masi a bell, Dura-Ace Chain (a couple years old but brand new...friend had it sitting around) and Look Keo 2 Max Carbon pedals!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-13, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,343
Posted By Pinhy

Advice taken....Keo 2 Max carbon purchased on Ebay

Advice taken....Keo 2 Max carbon purchased on Ebay
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-13, 10:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,343
Posted By Pinhy

PEDALS (Look vs Shimano)

Looking to get the g/f a mid to upper grade set of pedals for xmas, to go on her "new" Masi carbon she bought a month or so ago.

I had it narrowed down to Ultegra or Look Keo Blade Carbon. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-13, 08:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Pinhy

EXACTLY! Thank you! lol

EXACTLY! Thank you! lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Pinhy

I guess I just want a combination of everything...

I guess I just want a combination of everything (who doesnt, right??).

I want a choice of colors (china or NJ versions), a strap that fits larger handlebars (omnibell), and NOT $30!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-13, 10:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Pinhy

Bells Bells Bells

Any bike bells known to be better than most others?

The Incredibell Omnibell seems like a easy choice http://www.rei.com/product/801939/mirrycle-incredibell-omnibell-bike-bell, except that I'd...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-13, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By Pinhy

It is an 08...she is loving it. Now I want...

It is an 08...she is loving it.

Now I want a carbon bike!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-13, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By Pinhy

Well, she and I test rode the bike last night and...

Well, she and I test rode the bike last night and loved it, so it is now hers! First real ride will be tonight. Got it for a great deal from a guy who had upgraded to a New Masi DuraAce Evoluzione...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-13, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By Pinhy

5' 8" (I've been trying to talk her into a 54cm,...

5' 8" (I've been trying to talk her into a 54cm, but she likes her 56 she has now. Only issue is hands go numb after a while...which could be solved/helped by a smaller frame).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-13, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By Pinhy

Thanks guys. 10wheels: that is the site I...

Thanks guys.

10wheels: that is the site I had used to determine it was either an 07 or 08 (based on color scheme). I also wrote down the item ID #'s and will see if it is on the bike anywhere...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-13, 07:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By Pinhy

Masi 3VC 105 - possible purchase help

Considering buying this for my g/f, she really needs to upgrade from her old steel bike.

Masi 3VC 105 56cm. Has Zipp Team Issue wheelset. Is there a way to tell what year it is? I am thinking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-13, 04:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,827
Posted By Pinhy

agreed. I haven't even sat on this yet, I just...

agreed. I haven't even sat on this yet, I just put it on last night. I usually like my seats tilted up even more than normal, and you are right, this looks down (though I don't think it is as much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-13, 01:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,827
Posted By Pinhy

thanks! components are a mix of old Ultegra,...

thanks!

components are a mix of old Ultegra, 105, 600 and RSX....nothing special. Cables, chain and tires are new (yellow tires looked horrid on the silver bike).

That seat is one of three I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-13, 08:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,827
Posted By Pinhy

Here's pics of the original and new bikes: ...

Here's pics of the original and new bikes:


Original 54cm CAD2 R300
293798


New 58cm 1985 Cannondale aluminum
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